Episode 5 - The Convert

Synopsis: The mosque has a new white converted member and this leads to much discussion among the populace of Mercy and causes a few problems. 

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Prayer

Sarah makes a bet with Rayyan that she can pray 5 times a day for an entire month. To accomplish this she prays at her work, in the morning at her house, and also at Fatima’s place.
Praying 5 times a day requires a great deal of commitment and discipline. You have to train yourself and with [...]

Halal Meat

Fatima points out that Mercy doesn’t have any halal butchers and she has to rely on kosher butchers.
When you live in small communities, it is difficult to get fresh halal meat. I feel that we are lucky in that sense. Even though our community is small (25 families), we still have farms in neighbouring towns that carry halal certified meat. Our local [...]

Convertitis

Marlin converts to Islam and begins to conform to the culture too quickly. His attire resembles Baber’s, he passes judgement on Leyla and others, he views western behaviour as anti-muslim.
I haven’t met a convert who had travelled this route. The ones I know are much more mellow and are keen on gathering knowledge. They do not take [...]

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Episode 5 - “The Convert”
Synopsis:  The mosque has a new white converted member and this leads to much discussion among the populace of Mercy and causes a few problems.  
Coming Wednesday February 14th 2007 !
Have you had any issues with a new convert? Was there a contraversy controversy at your mosque over a convert?